Obituaries

George "Arnie" Kolstad

November 10, 2010

George A. "Arnie" Kolstad, 73, Alexandria, formerly of South Minneapolis, died November 10, 2010. Arnie was preceded in death by his brother, Ernie; and son-in-law, Mike Schwartz. He is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Patti (Jeff) Packer, Sha...

Gladys E. Kottke

November 7, 2010

Gladys E. Kottke, age 88 of Minneapolis, born December 15, 1921 in Grove City, MN, to Charles & Augusta Madson, passed away November 7, 2010. Gladys was an active member and pillar of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church and among many things, especially...

Terrance E Haack

November 6, 2010

HAACK Terrance "Terry" E., age 58 of Farmington, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2010 surrounded by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Angeline and his parents. Survived by his children, Jason (Lisa), Sheila (Jay) Pete...

James A. "Jim" Nachtman

November 2, 2010

James A. (Jim) Nachtman James A. (Jim) Nachtman, 65 of Apple Valley, passed away at home Tuesday surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his wife Barbara (nee Hill), mother Helen (nee Koch), daughters Anne (Pastor Kevin) Vogt and Sara (C...

Charles Raymond Stevens

November 1, 2010

Stevens, Charles Raymond 83, of Apple Valley, passed away Oct. 27, 2010 at home surrounded by his beloved family. He was born Sept. 15, 1927 in Detroit, MI to Raymand and Julia (nee Slayden) Stevens. Charles served his country during WWII in the Unit...

Dorothy G. Grimm

November 1, 2010

Dorothy G. Grimm, age 89 of Golden Valley, born April 25, 1921 in Minneapolis to George & Ethel Johnson, passed away November 1, 2010. As a lover of music, Dorothy studied Opera at MacPhail Center for Music and sang with her high school trio all the ...

Shirley J. Peterson

October 31, 2010

Peterson, Shirley J. age 83 of Lakeville, born September 30, 1927 in Minneapolis to George and Florence Fogarty, passed away October 31, 2010. Shirley worked at several nurseries including Minnehaha Falls Nursery in Apple Valley. She is preceded in d...

Esther Marie Avenda?o

October 27, 2010

Avenda?o (Johnson), Esther Marie age 91, born Jan. 14, 1919 in Mpls., MN. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Donato; son, Donald; 3 brothers and 3 sisters. Survived by daughter, Lidia (John) Grabow; grandsons, Andrew (21) and Daniel (19) Grabow; ...

Emily E. Larsen

October 27, 2010

Larsen, Emily E., age 79 of Apple Valley (formerly Minneapolis), passed away October 27, 2010, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, James; her daughters, Pamela (Steven) Skelly, Sandra Bradee, Tracy Larsen; grandchildre...

Chad Michael Peterson

October 26, 2010

Peterson, Chad Michael Chad was a gentle giant. His family was a big part of his life. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Don; grandparents, Peterson and Remarcik; and uncle, Jerry. He is surv...

Ellie Lauree DeRoma

October 25, 2010

Our dearest Ellie, born January 15, 2010, was taken from us so suddenly in the early morning hours of October 25. We are grateful for the nine amazing months with our perfect, beautiful girl. Her constant smiles, giggles, growls and excited dance wil...

Joann C. Manteufel

October 25, 2010

Joann C. Manteufel, age 78 of Bloomington, born May 24, 1932 in Minneapolis to Warren and Sylvia Vickers, passed away October 25, 2010. Joann was an elementary school nurse for 30 years in the Robbinsdale School District and was very active with the ...

Brian L. Johnson

October 21, 2010

Johnson, Brian L. of Mpls., passed away October 21, 2010 at age 49. Beloved son of Lowell & Beverly; brother to Scott (Gail) and Todd (Teresa); uncle to Alyssa and Anders, Benjamin and Levi. Friend to Robert Nordyke. Memorial service Tuesday, October...

Harriet L. Berg

October 20, 2010

Berg, Harriet L., age 92 of Mpls. "Love For Ever". Preceded in death by husband, Harold and son, Gary Berg. Survived by children: Michael (Debbie) Berg, Beverly Berg (Mike Riley), Barbara Berg, Jeffrey Berg (MaryAnn) and Alice (Jim) Hogan; Gary's spe...

Dr Joyce Wills Fieber

October 18, 2010

FIEBER Dr. Joyce Wills (Baumgarner), age 76, of Apple Valley, MN passed away peacefully on October 18, 2010. She is preceded in death by her husband John Paul Wills; parents, Vernon and Evangeline Baumgarner; 2 brothers, Gilbert and Stanford Baumgarn...

Chad M Onischuk

October 15, 2010

ONISCHUK Chad M., age 40, of St. Paul, MN unexpectedly passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010. He is survived by his loving parents, Bruce and Rosanne; sisters, Nicole(Dan) and Bobbi(Jason); nieces and nephews; grandparents, Tony and Doris Onischuk....

Eugene N Klem

October 14, 2010

Eugene N. Klem, age 74 of Rosemount, born May 6, 1936 in Pembina, ND to Nicholas and Dora Klem, passed away October 14, 2010 in the same way he lived his life; peacefully and graciously after his private and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. ...

Norman Loyd Vetsch

October 12, 2010

Vetsch, Norman Loyd, age 83 on Oct. 12, 2010. WWII Kamikaze survivor, USN, USS Bullard. Preceded in death by parents, Edward & Helga; sister, Delores. Survived by wife, Dorothy; son, Paul; daughter, Pamela (Dana) Fry; grandchildren, Louis (Christine)...

Kathryn D. Gustafson

October 11, 2010

Gustafson, Kathryn D. "Katie", age 90 of Eagan, passed away 10/11/2010 at Walker Methodist Health Center from complications of Alzheimer's disease. Preceded in death by parents, Peter & Clara Duerst; sister, Edna Ostrander; brothers, George & Leonard...

William A. Roesner

October 8, 2010

Roesner, William A. "Bill" age 47 of S. Mpls. Preceded in death by grandparents. Survived by loving wife of 24 years, Cindy; sons, Anthony and Brandon; parents, Ruth Roesner and James Roesner; brothers, Jim and Shane; many other relatives and friends...

Mary Helen Hugo

October 7, 2010

HUGO, MARY HELEN (1917-2010) A private funeral will take place for Mary Helen Hugo, age 93, of St. Cloud and formerly of Minneapolis. Mary passed away on October 7 at St. Benedict's Senior Community in St. Cloud, Minnesota.Mary was born on May 22, 19...

John F. Pierson

October 4, 2010

Pierson, John F. age 89 of Minneapolis, born November 15, 1920 in Wichita, KS to Earl & Edith Pierson, passed away October 4, 2010. John was a member of the local #292 IBEW and IOOF. He is preceded in death by his son, Daniel. John will be dearly mis...

Marie Taylor

October 4, 2010

Marie Taylor, (nee Strobel) Age 79 of Minneapolis, born January 31, 1931 in St. Paul , MN to Fred and Nellie Strobel, passed away October 4, 2010. Preceded in death by sister, Loretta Jilk. Survived by husband, Joseph; sister, Helen (Lowell) Carlen; ...

JoAnne J Hansen

October 1, 2010

JoAnne J. Hansen, age 77 of Minneapolis, born August 25, 1933 in Sandstone, MN to Herbert & Esther Johnson, passed away October 1, 2010. JoAnne was active with the Presbyterian Women's group as well as many other activities at Lake Nokomis Presbyteri...

John W Akre

September 27, 2010

AKRE John W., Age 73, of Billings, MT, formerly of Kenyon, MN passed away unexpectedly on Sept 27, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Cora Akre. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Kathleen; 5 children, John M.(Beth Peloff), Jenn...